Evaluation of the tuberculin skin test and the interferon-γ release assay for TB screening in French healthcare workers

Evaluation of the tuberculin skin test and the interferon-γ release assay for TB screening in French healthcare workers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Using French cut-offs for the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), results of the TST were compared with the results of an Interferon-γ Release Assay (IGRA) in Healthcare Workers (HCW) after contact to AFB-positive TB patients.</p> &l...

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Main Authors: Raffi Francois, Houdebine Marietherese, Guillaumin Guyonne, Gordeeff Claire, Durand-Perdriel Marie-Henriette, Bourrut-Lacouture Martine, Muller Jean-Yves, Naudin Frederique, Germaud Patrick, Chailleux Edmond, Audrain Marie, Nael Virginie, Brunet-Courtois Benedicte, Tripodi Dominique, Boutoille David, Biron Charlotte, Potel Gilles, Roedlich Claude, Geraut Christian, Schablon Anja, Nienhaus Albert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/4/1/30

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